The Year of Magical Learning

Discussion Topic: The Geography of Genius + Loonshots = Just Kids Book Title: Just Kids by Patti Smith In Episode 57 of YOML, we delve into Patti Smith's memoir 'Just Kids.' The hosts reflect on the fascinating story of Smith's relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe, their beginnings in New York City, and the artistic journey that shaped their lives. Drawing connections to other influential...

Discussion Topic: Be The Change You Want To See In The World Book Title: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Welcome back to another episode of YOML, A Year of Magical Learning! In episode 56, we delve into 'Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win' by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The hosts discuss the core concept of extreme ownership, whe...

Discussion Topic: The one person you should never deceive is...yourself Book Title: Lying by Sam Harris In episode 55 of YOML (A Year of Magical Learning), the hosts explore Sam Harris's book 'Lying.' They discuss the concept of lying, radical candor, and the importance of being honest with oneself. He shares a personal reflection on his struggle with Harris's previous work and the importance of i...

Discussion Topic: Be a Gardener, Not a Moses. Set the Stage for Others to Thrive Book Title: Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries by Safi Bachall Welcome back to YOML, a Year of Magical Learning! In this episode, we review and discuss Safi Bahcall's 'Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Ind...

Discussion Topic: With Knowledge comes power, choose wisely how you apply it in the world. Book Title: Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' we dive into our 53rd book: 'Nudge' by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. Chris and his co-host discuss how 'Nudge' explores the concept of improving...

Discussion Topic:  The Compound Effect of Living Your Values in Action Book Title: It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage by Arlan Hamilton In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' we dive into our 52nd book, 'It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage' by Arlan Hamilton. Join us as Chris introduces the i...

Discussion Topic: Reference Points Matter! Strive to Meet People Where They Are in Life Book Title: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' the hosts discuss their reflections on book 51: 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz. This episode touches on deeply personal experience...

Discussion Topic: Be a Guide - Learn and Share Book Title: Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson In this milestone 50th episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' we reflect on the popular motivational fable 'Who Moved My Cheese? ' by Spencer Johnson.' Join us as we delve into the story's metaphorical depiction of how different chara...

Discussion Topic: We Can All Get What We Want...Together! Book Title: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' The hosts explore Richard Dawkins' groundbreaking book, 'The Selfish Gene.' The host shares his reflections on the book's concepts, highlighting its math-heavy, evidence-based approach. They discuss the idea that humans are inherently selfish at...

Discussion Topic: Everyone's View on Life is Unique Book Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' we delve into book 48, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon. The host shares his insights on this intriguing novel about a young autistic boy named Christopher, who navigates life while invest...

Discussion Topic: Meaningful Work and Meaningful Relationships Book Title: Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' the hosts dive into their 47th book, 'Principles: Life and Work' by Ray Dalio. The discussion centres around Dalio's unique management style and organisational culture at Bridgewater Associates. The hosts analyse the fundamental differen...

Discussion Topic: Words Matter - White Magic vs. Black Magic Book Title: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz with Janet Mills Welcome to 'A Year of Magical Learning,' where we dive into the transformative power of literature. In this episode, The hosts reflect on 'The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom' by Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mill...

Discussion Topic: Words are a great compass, but values and how to be a knight can only be learned through experience Book Title: Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke In this episode of 'A Year of Material Learning,' we explore book 45, 'Rules for a Knight' by Ethan Hawke. The host provides an overview of the book's origin, which traces back to a long-form letter written by an ancestor of Ethan Hawke...

Discussion Topic: Don't do it alone, have something to chase, and just have fun! Book Title: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougal In this episode, we delve into 'Born to Run' by Christopher McDougall, a surprising and captivating read about endurance running, the Tarahumara tribe in Mexico, and the human body's natural a...

Discussion Topic: Symbiosis Book Title: I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes within us and a Grander View of Life by Ed Yong In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the microbiome with Ed Yong's 'I Contain Multitudes' as book number 43. The discussion revolves around the intricate universe within our bodies, made up of microscopic organisms, and expands to the broader concept of symb...

Discussion Topic: We can Learn a Lot from Trees Book Title: The Hidden Life of Trees: What they feel, How they communicate - discoveries from a secret world by Peter Wohlleben In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' the hosts discuss book 42, 'The Hidden Life of Trees,' with guests Snow and Blake. They delve into the fascinating world of trees, exploring how these stationary giants commun...

Discussion Topic: Be a Kid Again Book Title: A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas by Warren Berger In this episode of our podcast, we delve into Warren Berger's 'A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas.' We discuss the importance of asking questions and how it can ignite change in both business and daily life. We reflect on...

Discussion Topic: The Compound Effect is REAL! Book Title: The Compound Effect: Jumpstart your income, your life, your success by Darren Hardy In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' we dive into book 40, 'The Compound Effect' by Darren Hardy. Our hosts reflect on the transformative power of the compound effect and how small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary results over time....

Discussion Topic : Learning is a Lifetime Sport Book Title: Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of LifeLong Learning by Tom Vanderbilt Welcome to today's episode, featuring a deep dive into 'Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning' by Tom Vanderbilt, with special guest Aaron Snow. Chris and the team discuss how Vanderbilt's journey of acquiring new skills later in...

Discussion Topic: Do the Opposite of What Everyone Else is Doing! Book Title: Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne In this episode, we delve into 'Blue Ocean Strategy' by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne explore the fundamental ideas of creating uncontested market spaces and sidestepping the competitive Re...

Discussion Topic: We Don't Really Understand Until We Teach Others Book Title: The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho In this episode, we dive into Paulo Coelho's 'The Pilgrimage,' exploring its themes and how they parallel the author's more renowned work, 'The Alchemist.' The discussion emphasizes the importance of teaching as a means to truly understand and solidify one's own learning. Join us as we ref...

Discussion Topic: Start with a Character and a Scenario...then use your imagination! Book Title:  On Writing by Stephen King - A Memoir of the craft In today's episode, we dive into Book 36, 'On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft' by Stephen King. Discover the unique writing process of the prolific author and how his method of starting with characters and scenarios—without a plot—resonates with life's...

Discussion Topic: Make It an Identity! Every new habit begins with believing Book Title:  Atomic Habits by James Clear - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones In this episode, we delve into the bestselling book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, exploring the fundamental insights and practical strategies it offers for building and breaking habits. The discussion centres o...

Discussion Topic: Don't Be Afraid of Work That Does Not End! Book Title: Thirst by Scott Harrison - A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World  In this episode, we dive into 'Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World' by Scott Harrison . We explore Scott's journey from a club promoter to the founder of Charity...

Discussion Topic - Embrace Curiosity: Exploring Richard Feynman's Adventures Book Title: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman In this episode, we dive into Richard Feynman's book 'Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! Famed physicist and Nobel laureate Richard Feynman led a life full of curiosity and unconventional pursuit's. This book, released in 1985, is a collection of anecdotes...